Obituary of Bessie Wilson Goff Hurt

Bessie O'Neil Wilson Goff Hurt, 94 of  Vinton passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 at her residence. She was born on Thursday, November 20, 1924  in Bedford, VA, a daughter of the late George Edward Wilson and Flora Trent Wilson .  She was also preceded in death by  her husbands William Melvin Goff and James Monroe Hurt; a son, William E. Goff, a sister, Joyce Ann Craig and a brother, Hubert Wilson.

She was a Retired Seamstress at Chalaine Manufacturing and  a member of Corner Stone Baptist Church of Roanoke, VA.  She is survived by her daughters Nancy Dooley, Brenda Overstreet of Roanoke and Rebecca Ayers & husband, Jack of Vinton; her sons, Roger D. Goff & wife, Brenda of Goodview, Andrew M. Goff & wife, Debra of Roanoke, Walter W. Goff  & wife, Donna of Hardy, Michael J. Hurt & wife, Debra also of Roanoke; a sister, Virginia (Ginny) Abbott of Bedford, also 19 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren & 6 great great grandchildren.

A Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 28th, 2019  at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church Cemetery in Bedford  at 11:00 AM with Rev. David Jones officiating.   A visitation will be held Monday, May 27, 2019 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Updike Funeral Chapel in Bedford.   Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.